NCDMB promotes reading culture in Q1 series
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has stressed the importance of reading, creativity and intellectual development as key drivers of innovation and capacity building in Nigeria’s oil and gas
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has stressed the importance of reading, creativity and intellectual development as key drivers of innovation and capacity building in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
At the first quarter 2026 edition of its Book Reading Series held at the Board’s conference centre, former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dakuku Peterside, featured as guest author with his book, Leading in a Storm: Practical Leadership Strategies in Crisis Situations.
The event attracted participants from tertiary institutions, the media, the Association of Nigerian Authors and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, alongside virtual attendees.I
Executive Secretary of the Board, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, represented by General Manager, Corporate Communications Division, Obinna Ezeobi, described the reading series as a signature programme that reflects the Board’s commitment to creativity and intellectual engagement.
He said the initiative aligns with NCDMB’s mandate of strengthening local capacity and preparing Nigerians to contribute productively to the oil and gas sector and related industries.
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Ogbe also highlighted several research and technology initiatives supported by the Board, including Centres of Excellence at institutions such as Niger Delta University, Federal University of Technology Minna, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Modibbo Adama University, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and Federal University of Technology Akure.
Other projects include the Geosciences Research Centre at the University of Lagos, the Marine and Offshore Training Centre at Rivers State University, and a new Centre of Excellence in Gas Development at Delta State University being developed in partnership with Seplat Energy Plc.
The Board is also collaborating with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited and the Nigerian Society of Engineers to organise the first Nigerian Engineering Olympiad aimed at promoting innovation among final-year and postgraduate engineering students.
Speaking during the book conversation, Peterside said the inspiration for the book came from his personal experiences in public service, including his time in the National Assembly, challenges in the downstream petroleum sector, maritime piracy and the global COVID-19 crisis.
According to him, effective leadership in crisis situations depends on qualities such as calmness, adaptability, resilience, strategic decision-making and clear communication.
